Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I disagree with the Deputy on a number of points. Due to the openness of our economy and the number of moving parts within it, any form of a change can have an effect on resources that are available next year. An increase from €5 to €6, for the sake of argument, is not a big percentage change but can have quite an effect on the discussions that I have with colleagues. I want to ensure that any indication I give of resources that are available next year, which I will finally do after the summer, is as accurate as possible, but I will give the Deputy my current understanding of it.